Newly released and upcoming Android phones.

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Nov 18, 2014 10:10am
sherm03;1675687 wrote:Go ahead and try to pull down the update again.
Your device's software is up to date.
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vdubb96
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Nov 18, 2014 10:27am
My G3 had an update at the beginning of Nov. How do I know if that was the lollipop?
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Nov 18, 2014 10:29am
vdubb96;1675701 wrote:My G3 had an update at the beginning of Nov. How do I know if that was the lollipop?
Check the Settings > About phone. If the Android Version says 5.0, you're on lollipop. My guess is it isn't Lollipop, because you would notice a very different look of the software.
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Nov 18, 2014 10:40am
vdubb96;1675701 wrote:My G3 had an update at the beginning of Nov. How do I know if that was the lollipop?
sherm03;1675702 wrote:Check the Settings > About phone. If the Android Version says 5.0, you're on lollipop. My guess is it isn't Lollipop, because you would notice a very different look of the software.
I had that update as well, and it's not lollipop.
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vdubb96
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Nov 18, 2014 11:57am
Yeah it says 4.4.2
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Nov 19, 2014 9:48am
I received the update on my Nexus 7 last week, but still waiting for my Nexus 5.
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Nov 19, 2014 3:37pm
Found out today that I'm going out to CES in January. Looking forward to seeing all the new stuff out there.
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Nov 19, 2014 3:52pm
Found out today that I still don't have Lollipop.
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Nov 19, 2014 4:10pm
justincredible;1676108 wrote:Found out today that I still don't have Lollipop.
Bummer, dude. I still don't have it on any of my X's.
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Nov 19, 2014 4:58pm
Looks like quite a few Moto X Pure Edition owners are still waiting. A status update from Moto would be nice.
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Nov 20, 2014 6:33pm
Update for the Nexus 5 just came in. Downloading at the moment.
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Nov 20, 2014 7:27pm
justincredible;1676121 wrote:Looks like quite a few Moto X Pure Edition owners are still waiting. A status update from Moto would be nice.
Heard on a call today that Soak didn't go as well as they had hoped and they are holding off pushing out the update further until some things are ironed out. I'll keep you updated if I hear anything else.
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Nov 20, 2014 7:42pm
I still think it's some sort of conspiracy against me.
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Nov 24, 2014 3:31pm
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gut
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Nov 24, 2014 3:43pm
I'm actually crossing my fingers for root/unlocked on the Droid Turbo before lollipop rolls out. Rumors are lollipop is locked down pretty tight...combined with Moto on Verizon there's little chance of root coming after lollipop.
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Jawbreaker
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Nov 24, 2014 3:49pm
gut;1677956 wrote:I'm actually crossing my fingers for root/unlocked on the Droid Turbo before lollipop rolls out. Rumors are lollipop is locked down pretty tight...combined with Moto on Verizon there's little chance of root coming after lollipop.
At this point, why do you want root access? I don't think I have needed/wanted root since before my Galaxy Nexus.
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gut
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Nov 24, 2014 3:53pm
Jawbreaker;1677958 wrote:At this point, why do you want root access? I don't think I have needed/wanted root since before my Galaxy Nexus.
Wireless tether and a few other apps I like to use need root. Like modded gmail and exchange so my message widget can read the database. Some other tweaks, as well, like re-mapping the hardware buttons.
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Nov 24, 2014 4:52pm
Jawbreaker;1677952 wrote:http://www.androidcentral.com/lollipop-now-rolling-out-verizon-moto-x-2014

I hope you received your updated Justin.
Sonofa b. I still don't have it. How in the world is the VZW version getting it before the Pure Edition?
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Jawbreaker
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Nov 24, 2014 5:00pm
justincredible;1677984 wrote:Sonofa b. I still don't have it. How in the world is the VZW version getting it before the Pure Edition?
Moto must have figured out the dirt Apple has on Verizon because the Moto X line on VZW seems to get updates fairly fast. My 2013 version received KitKat before some Nexus devices received the update.
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Jawbreaker
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Nov 24, 2014 5:03pm
gut;1677960 wrote:Wireless tether and a few other apps I like to use need root. Like modded gmail and exchange so my message widget can read the database. Some other tweaks, as well, like re-mapping the hardware buttons.
I take it you are still on the unlimited data plan?

As for Exchange support, I have noticed the new Gmail app handles ActiveSync/Exchange a lot better than the default exchange app on my Nexus 7. I have yet to try it out on my Moto X.
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Nov 24, 2014 6:32pm
ordered my droid turbo! can't wait
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gut
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Nov 24, 2014 6:50pm
Jawbreaker;1677990 wrote:I take it you are still on the unlimited data plan?

As for Exchange support, I have noticed the new Gmail app handles ActiveSync/Exchange a lot better than the default exchange app on my Nexus 7. I have yet to try it out on my Moto X.
Yep, still have unlimited. I don't really miss root, it's more about getting extended life out of my phone flashing the latest Android version....although between the hardware and lollipop I'm not sure I'll need updates (sort of like windows vista is still perfectly "fine").

The new mail app is nice, and the widget even combines it all into one unified inbox. Now if they would just incorporate texts and missed calls it would be perfect.
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ohiobucks1
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Dec 4, 2014 6:51pm
I like my droid turbo but the battery isn't nearly as good as everyone said. My screen takes up like 45% of the battery life according to it, which I can't figure out.
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Dec 4, 2014 9:28pm
ohiobucks1;1682311 wrote:I like my droid turbo but the battery isn't nearly as good as everyone said. My screen takes up like 45% of the battery life according to it, which I can't figure out.
Turn your screen brightness to automatic.
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Dec 4, 2014 10:53pm
sherm03;1682382 wrote:Turn your screen brightness to automatic.
It is automatic.